Cuisinart GR-1 GR-1 Manual - Page 15

Nutritional information per serving (without Gorgonzola): Calories 55 (63% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 69mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 1g White Chocolate, Mascarpone & Raspberry Panini Fresh raspberries are paired with white chocolate and creamy mascarpone - totally decadent, totally delicious. Makes 2 panini, 4 servings 1⁄3 cup mascarpone cheese* 2 tablespoons best quality chopped white chocolate bar (not summer coating) ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (can substitute vanilla extract) 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened 4 slices challah bread (about 5x5x1/2-inch each) 2 tablespoons seedless red raspberry preserves 12 fresh red raspberries For garnish - fresh mint, powdered sugar, sliced oranges, fresh raspberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries chocolate mixture evenly to within ½ inch of the edges of each piece of challah. Top each evenly with 1½ tablespoons of the raspberry preserves. Place the remaining challah on top, buttered side up. Arrange the panini evenly spaced on the preheated Cuisinart® Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press and lower lid with light pressure. Bake for about 2 minutes, until bread is golden crispy browned with grill markings, and filling is warmed and slightly melted. Transfer to a wire rack and let stand for several minutes. Cut in halves or quarters. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh berries, orange slices and mint to serve. * A double cream to triple cream cheese made from cow's milk, soft and delicate - most similar to clotted cream. Available in most wellstocked grocery and specialty food stores. Nutritional information per serving (based on 8 servings): Calories 283 (52% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 6g • fat 16g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 57mg • sod. 211mg • calc. 75mg • fiber 1g Chocolate Strawberry Panini Panini can be served for dessert too! Makes 2 panini, 4 servings 8 slices crusty country Italian loaf (each about 4x3x½-inch) or challah bread 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped ( 1⁄8-inch pieces) 8 large strawberries, stemmed, thinly sliced powdered sugar for dusting cinnamon for dusting For garnish - fresh strawberries, mint Place mascarpone, white chocolate, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to blend. This may be done ahead and refrigerated until ready to use. Preheat Cuisinart® Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press while preparing panini. Evenly butter one side of each slice of challah. Place 2 slices on work surface, butter side down, spread half the mascarpone/white Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press while assembling panini. Brush one side of each slice of bread with melted butter. Place 4 slices of bread on work surface, buttered side down. Top each one evenly with chopped chocolate, then sliced sAtnryawtrabdeemrrairekss.oPr slearcviecermemarkasinofinthgirdbpraeratieds ousnedtohepreoinfare the sthteratrwadbeemrarrikessorbsuetrvteicreemdarskisdoef tuhpeir. respective owners. 11